Benin, Edo – The Edo state governor, Monday Okpebholo has assigned portfolios to new commissioners.

According to a statement issued by Secretary to the State Government, Barr Musa Ikhilor, the commissioners are to resume immediately.

The statement read;

"It is hereby announced for the information of the General Public that the Govenor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo has sworn in six (6) Commissioners into the State Executive Council.

"The newly sworn in Commissioners and their portfolios are:

1. Hon. Paul Nosayaba Ohonbamu- Ministry of Information and Communications

2. Hon. Dr. Washington Osa Osifo- Ministry of Water Resources and Energy

3. Dr. Emmanuel Paddy Iyamu- Ministry of Education

4. Sir (Dr.) Lucky Eseigbe- Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs

5. Mr. Andrew Ijegbai- Ministry of Mining

6. Barr. Marie Olabisi Idaomi- Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development.

"All Commissioners are expected to resume at their various Ministries with immediate effect."